2001 Volvo V70XC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Volvo V70XC, and owners have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Volvo V70XC
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fan (engine and engine cooling)
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, some electric cooling fans may overheat potentially causing heat damage and, in rare instances, a fire in the engine compartment.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the cooling fan. The recall began on november 29, 2004. Customers should contact volvo cars at 1-800-458-1552.
144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Volvo V70XC have filed 144 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 9 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,190 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 72 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“At 148,000 miles, the vehicle transmission started to fail to upshift after getting warmed up (about 20 minutes driving) then failed completely in the middle of an intersection. Dealer said no repair/”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 31, 2018 · Power train
“At about 155k miles while driving down the road at 40 miles an hour the transmission on my v70 xc went out im told almost all cars this year model and trim have this problem between 20k and 150k miles”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 24, 2017 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2001 Volvo V70 XC (V70 XC AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16 / 21 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 5 cyl, 2.4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S5) |
Compare Volvo V70XC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Volvo V70XC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Volvo V70XC | 1 | 31 |
| 1999 Volvo V70XC | 2 | 79 |
| 2000 Volvo V70XC | 2 | 103 |
| 2001 Volvo V70XC | 1 | 144 |
| 2002 Volvo V70XC | 1 | 27 |
| 2003 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 12 |
| 2004 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 5 |
| 2005 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 Volvo V70XC | 0 | 4 |
Checking a specific 2001 Volvo V70XC
How do I know if my 2001 Volvo V70XC has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Volvo V70XC; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Volvo dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V451000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.